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PostgraduateMSc

International Disaster Management

University of Manchester
Manchester, England
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1 yearDuration
£7,350Per Year (Intl)
£15,350Home Fee
N/AContinuation Rate

Course Overview

The MSc International Disaster Management at University of Manchester is a postgraduate programme designed for postgraduate students passionate about advancing human performance. Based in Manchester, England, this Russell Group university offers a research-led approach to learning, with a 1-year full-time and part-time structure. All countries face a wide range of hazards that have the potential to result in catastrophic societal impacts. Despite actions taken by local emergency management professionals, international trends show that the economic and social impact of disaster is increasing around the world. This is especially true in lower-income contexts, where large-scale disasters can result in enormous loss of life as well as considerable economic damage. A minimum ielts score of 6.5 is required for admission. Graduates from this programme benefit from strong career prospects, with 88% student satisfaction rating, and 74% of graduates in employment or further study.

What You'll Learn

Disaster Risk Reduction Theory and Practice
Vulnerability Assessment and Resilience Building
Disaster Governance and Policy Analysis
Humanitarian Action and Emergency Response
Climate Change and Disaster Risk
Sustainable Development and Disaster Management
Research Methods in Disaster Studies
International Disaster Management Dissertation
Academic Year:2026-27 entry
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Entry Requirements

📋 Academic Entry Requirements

Postgraduate Requirement2:1

🗣️ English Language Requirements

TestOverallLRWS
IELTS Academic6.56666

L = Listening, R = Reading, W = Writing, S = Speaking

Tuition Fees & Funding

International Student Fee

£7,350

per year

Total Course Cost (12 months)£7,350

Home Student Fee

£15,350

regulated fee

Scholarships available for eligible students

Fees shown are for current entry. Fees may increase annually in line with inflation.

📊 OFFICIAL UK DATA

Graduate Outcomes

Salary data is not yet available for this course.

💼 Employment Breakdown

64%Working
10%Studying
11%Work & Study
7%Seeking Work
68%Professional Jobs
Indicative Data

Graduate employment outcomes are based on national sector benchmarks for the CAH26-01-03 subject area and do not represent outcomes specific to this course or provider. These are indicative figures to aid comparison. For official graduate outcomes data, visit Discover Uni at Discover Uni.

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